Rear Seat Back Replacement (1st Design )

Rear Seat Back Replacement (1st Design )

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Remove the upper trunk trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement) in Body Rear End.
2. Remove the fasteners and the cable clips from the trunk pass-through release cable.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) .
4. Remove the center seat belt and shoulder belt buckle/seat back anchor bolts.
5. Place the center shoulder belt on the rear shelf panel.




6. Using a straight flat-bladed tool, insert the tool between the top of the seat back and rear of the shelf panel.




7. Push down on the flat-bladed tool in order to release the rear seat back retainers.




8. Release the four retainers and pull the seat back away from the cross car beam.




9. Remove the pass through cable (1) from the seat back pass through.
10. Disconnect the heated seat and rear lumbar electrical connector, if equipped.
11. Position the rear shoulder belts in order to clear the rear seat back during removal.
12. Remove the rear seat back.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear seat back into the car.




2. Install the pass through cable (1) to the seat back pass through door.
3. Install the heated seat electrical and rear lumbar connectors, if equipped.
4. Position the rear shoulder belts over the seat back.
5. Align the four retainer clips on the seat back with the slots on the cross car beam.
6. Push on the seat back firmly, at the top, in order to engage the upper seat back clips.




7. Position the center shoulder belt over the seat back.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


Important:
* Ensure that the bolt threads and bolt holes are free of any sealer patch material.

* Ensure the seat belt buckles are properly positioned.

* Ensure that the seat back frame wire hold downs are properly positioned between the dimples on the floor pan.



8. Install the center seat belt and outer shoulder belt buckle anchor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

9. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) .
10. Install the pass-through release cable handle fasteners and cable clips.
11. Install the upper trunk trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement) in Body Rear End.